Engine Oil And Oil Filter Change - Triumph Bonneville Bobber Owner's Handbook Manual

Maintenance
Make sure no foreign matter or
contamination
during an engine oil change or top up.
Contamination entering the engine
may lead to engine damage.
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4
1. Filler plug
2. Sight glass
3. Maximum limit
4. Minimum limit
To inspect the oil level:
• Start the engine and run at idle for
approximately five minutes. Stop the
engine and wait for at least three
minutes to allow the oil to settle.
• Note the oil level visible in the sight
glass.
• When correct, oil should be visible
in the sight glass at a point midway
between the upper (maximum) and
lower (minimum) markings on the
sight glass.
• If it is necessary to top up the oil
level, remove the filler plug and
add oil, a little at a time, until the
level registered in the sight glass is
correct.
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Caution
enters the engine
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2
• Once the correct level is reached, fit
and tighten the filler plug.
Note
An accurate indication of the level of
engine oil in the engine is only shown
when the engine is at normal operating
temperature and the motorcycle is
upright (not on the side stand).

Engine Oil and Oil Filter Change

Warning
Prolonged or repeated contact with
engine oil can lead to skin dryness,
irritation and dermatitis.
Used engine oil contains harmful
contamination that can lead to skin
cancer.
Always wear
clothing and avoid skin contact with
used oil.
Warning
The oil may be hot to the touch.
Avoid contact with the hot oil by
wearing suitable protective clothing,
gloves, eye protection, etc.
Contact with hot oil may cause the
skin to be scalded or burned.
suitable protective